tinny

The definition of tinny is something that contains tin, has a slight metallic sound, tastes like metal or is weak.

(adjective)

  1. An example of something tinny is pewter.
  2. An example of a tinny sound is the high pitched sound of an out of tune string instrument.
  3. An example of a tinny taste is the taste of canned tuna.
  4. An example of a tinny material is aluminum foil.

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See tinny in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective tinnier, tinniest

  1. of, containing, or yielding tin
  2. like tin in appearance or strength; bright but cheap; not well-made: tinny jewelry
  3. of or like the sound made in striking a tin object; specif., having a high-pitched sound lacking in resonance: tinny music
  4. tasting of tin

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See tinny in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective tin·ni·er, tin·ni·est
  1. Of, containing, or yielding tin.
  2. Tasting or smelling of tin: tinny canned food.
  3. Having a thin metallic sound: a high tinny voice.
  4. Weak or thin; flimsy.

Related Forms:

  • tinˈni·ly adverb
  • tinˈni·ness noun

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